“The young man reacted perfectly. He was aware something in house was not right… he didn’t try to make contact with the person, he didn’t try to confront him. He went right out and sought help from a neighbor,” said Capt. Martin.

Police later arrested the man Shneydernan allegedly witnessed in his home.

Police say Thomas Coughlin, 23, is from the neighboring town of Pompton Lakes. He was arrested at his home Tuesday morning.

"I wish he would just be a normal person and not decide to steal things," Shneydernan said.

Coughlin is being held on $50,000 bail and police say he was remorseful. But they are calling this a great lesson for kids on what to do in this type of a scary situation.